An Expectation of Sharing (March 2010)
To realize the educational impact from the substantial investments SREB states have made (and will continue to make) in digital content, SREB recommends that electronic educational resources created with public funding be licensed to provide as high a level of potential for sharing as possible, both within and outside the state. These guidelines can help state-level administrators and policy-makers (as funders of digital educational resource development) to establish policies, practices, statues and regulations, if needed, that increase the sharing of — and maximize returns on — their state’s investment in digital education resources.
Guidelines for Professional Development of Online Teachers (May 2009)
Working with member states, SREB developed the nation’s first Standards for Quality Online Teaching, which define the qualifications of a quality online teacher and the standards needed for academic preparation, content knowledge, online skills and delivery. Building on those standards, this report presents extensive guidelines that can assist state virtual schools as they hire, train, support and evaluate online teachers.
Evaluation Criteria for SREB-SCORE Assets (April 2008)
This publication (and its companion document, Evaluation Criteria for SREB-SCORE Learning Objects) is designed to help participating state agencies review and confirm the quality of digital learning content, including assets. It includes more than 10 evaluation criteria, plus an appendix that describes four characteristics of digital learning resources.
Checklist for Evaluating SREB-SCORE Learning Objects (October 2007)
This checklist is based on Evaluation Criteria for SREB-SCORE Learning Objects and is designed to help schools and colleges determine the quality and effectiveness of learning objects
Evaluation Criteria for SREB-SCORE Learning Objects (September 2007) This document is designed to help participating state agencies review and confirm the quality of digital learning content.
Checklist for Evaluating Online Courses (November 2006)
Evaluation is key to ensuring that online courses provide students with access to quality instruction and resources. With sections on content, instructional design, student assessment and technology, this checklist is based on the SREB report Standards for Quality Online Courses and is designed to assist states and schools in determining the quality and effectiveness of online courses.
Standards for Quality Online Courses (October 2006)
The rapid growth of online learning has deepened the understanding of how to design effective online courses. This publication, funded by the BellSouth Foundation, examines what constitutes a quality online course and outlines specific standards for course content, instructional design, student assessment, technology, and course evaluation and management.
Technical Guidelines for Digital Learning Content (July 2005)
The guidelines in this publication identify the minimum technical requirements for digital learning content and encourage the development of all content to the same standards.
Principles of Effective Learning Objects (March 2005)
Defines learning objects in the context of the SCORE (Sharable Content Objects Repository for Education) initiative of the Southern Regional Education Board, outlines guidelines for SCORE participants and provides evaluation criteria of learning objects.
Why Statewide Educational Networks are Important to State and Educational Leaders (June 2004)
This publication contains important information gleaned from the SREB Educational Technology Cooperative’s survey of statewide educational networks in the 16 SREB states.
Guidelines for Technology Equipment Selection and Use: An SREB Model for Schools and Campuses (June 1999)
[PDF Format] Offers suggestions that schools or other institutions could use when planning to acquire hardware or software. Issues discussed include multimedia needs, network wiring, and software compatibility.